Suhar Airport, Sultanate of Oman

Project description

Suhar Airport, located 13 km northwest of Suhar City Centre, serves as a fast and convenient gateway to Suhar and northern Oman. The airport provides an important route for cargo and courier traffic, helping to reduce pressure on Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat. Strategically positioned near Suhar’s main commercial, industrial, and economic zones, including the Port of Suhar special economic area, it also functions as an emergency alternative to Muscat Airport. Connected to developing highway and railway networks, Suhar Airport supports the city’s ongoing transformation into a major industrial and economic hub along the Al-Batinah coast.

EcoBusiness Scope

‒         Prepared a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Sohar International Airport, designed to accommodate 500,000 passengers annually.

‒         Assessed the airport’s role in supporting the development of Sohar city and the wider region, ensuring alignment with national planning priorities.

‒         Reviewed planning and design phase impacts, evaluating potential environmental implications of key project components.

‒         Conducted field investigations of the ecological setting, including baseline surveys of land, flora, fauna, and sensitive habitats.

‒         Identified and analyzed environmental risks associated with construction and operation, proposing appropriate mitigation measures.

‒         Ensured compliance with Oman’s environmental regulations and international EIA standards relevant to airport development.

‒         Delivered the assignment as sub-consultant to Hamza Associates, maintaining coordination and quality across all EIA tasks.